Little Rock has to hold a special place in the imagination of any kid who grew
up with 70's rock, and dreamed of touring in his own band. Sweet, sweet Connie still lives
there, and a certain saxophone-playing US President was the Governor of Arkansas on and
off from 1978 to 1992. Our three-week stint there would provide me with a lot of fun and
amusement.

Our Apartments in Little Rock

Housing for the Blackbirds company was in a two-story, 14-unit apartment
building just two blocks from the 'The Rep.' Each company member had the use of a
one-bedroom efficiency apartment with its own kitchen, bathroom and living room. Mine was
actually larger than the one where I dwell in Richmond. The building had its own
coin-operated washer and dryer, and one apartment was set aside as the Common Room, where
we had the use of a TV, stereo, and microwave.

The location of housing was very good. We were in Downtown Little Rock, two
blocks from work, six blocks from the Riverfront, five from the library and four from the
post office. Unfortunately there were no grocery stores within walking distance, and most
downtown restaurants close at 2pm. The theatre provided us with a 15-passenger van, which
was used by those who needed to escape the downtown area.

Walking down the Peachtree's Hall

Welcome to My Living Room

My Kitchen and the hall down to my bedroom

I quickly found out that all the hallmarks of the Whitewater-related scandals
were within a few blocks of our home, and that rock groupie, author, and local character
"Sweet Sweet Connie" Hamzy had lived for 15 years in the next block from us.
Click if you like, and join me on a tour of Little Rock's
local color.